Landen
Example: Veel mensen landen op verschillende luchthavens.
Definition
"Landen" is a verb meaning to come down and touch the ground or another surface after flying or being in the air, typically used to describe airplanes or birds arriving on the ground. For example, 'Veel mensen landen op verschillende luchthavens' means many people land at different airports.
Etymology
The Dutch verb "landen" originates from the noun 'land,' meaning ground or territory, combined with the verb-forming suffix '-en.' It literally means 'to go to the land' or 'to reach the ground.' This construction is straightforward, reflecting the action of arriving on solid ground after flight.
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"Landen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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